The best of both worlds in Roberts Creek
If you're looking for family adventure, you've just found it along Canada's Sunshine Coast. At its heart is the small community of Roberts Creek, which runs along the shores of the Strait of Georgia. If you're lucky enough to nab a Roberts Creek vacation rental, you'll have the both of best worlds – the hiking and biking trails that wind around the forested interior and the calm open waters from which to launch a kayak and paddle out to get face-to-face with whales, orcas and dolphins. The friendly folks along the Sunshine Coast are a creative bunch and some of the most inspiring artists in the country.
Roberts Creek is an inspiration to artists
With such a spectacular coastline, it's no wonder that the Sunshine Coast has the highest number of artists per capita in the country. More than 100 studios dot the coast, many of which are close to your Roberts Creek vacation rental. If you visit during the annual Sunshine Coast Art Crawl in fall, many of the artists open their doors for visitors to come and admire their work. While you're there, you can stop by the large mandala, a community driven art project which gets repainted each year. To get the mind, body and soul all working together, drop into one of the small-class yoga studios.
Hiker and kayak in Roberts Creek
This part of Canada is synonymous with outdoor activities. Whatever floats your adventure boat, you're pretty much guaranteed to find it near your Roberts Creek vacation rental. If you've brought your hiking boots, you can put them to good use along the trails that hug the shore, or if that sounds too sedate, you can hop on 2 wheels to ride along the mountain biking tracks. More adventures are made on the water. If you hire a sea kayak, you can spend sunny afternoons paddling along the coast, or join one of the fishing charters to reel in a big one.
The Sunshine Coast awaits at Roberts Creek
It's not called the Sunshine Coast for nothing. The summer sunshine draws in crowds of families who bring their kids on breaks to the seaside to escape the stuffy cites. The cool ocean perfectly complements the hot climate. That said, if you want to avoid the crowds and score a Roberts Creek vacation rental at a knocked-down price, try to visit in either spring or fall. Between March and May, or September and November, the skies can still be bright and the coast just as inviting. If you're lucky, you might even have the hiking trails all to yourself.
Exploring the natural features in Roberts Creek
Travelers enjoy Roberts Creek for its beaches and riverfront. Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Roberts Creek is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Porpoise Bay Provincial Park (6.8 mi / 11 km)
- Bowen Bay (11 mi / 17.8 km)
- Smuggler Cove Marine Provincial Park (15 mi / 24.2 km)
- Whytecliff Park (16.6 mi / 26.8 km)
- Cypress Provincial Park (20.5 mi / 32.9 km)
- Cliff Gilker Park (0.6 mi / 1 km)
Traveling to and around Roberts Creek
The nearest airport is in Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR), located 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could book a flight to Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH), which is 25.8 mi (41.5 km) away.
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